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Caitriona Balfe Biography

Birth Place:

Tyvadet, Monaghan, Ireland

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Father was a garda sergeant, a member of the national police force of Ireland
Discovered by a modeling scout while collecting for charity in Dublin
Worked extensively as a runway and print model for brands like Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein
Was the first Irish woman to walk in a Victoria's Secret runway show
Appeared on the covers of Vogue and Elle magazine

2019Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2018IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Lead Role Drama: winner
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2017People's Choice Awards-Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress: winner
2017IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Lead Role Drama: nominated
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2016People's Choice Awards-Favorite Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress: winner
2016IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Lead Role Drama: nominated
2015IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Best Actress in a Lead Role Drama: nominated
2015IFTA Film & Drama Awards-Rising Star Award: nominated